I'm stuck in a concrete canyon traffic jam Can't part the red light sea I set sail on this asphalt river Five o'clock rush hour, no one's gettin' anywhere Staring at a billboard of the American dream I need space; stand back and let me breathe I need air washing over me I need time to see, to feel, to be I can love you more when I'm free Like a star, like an ocean, like the branches on a tree Like a crown, like a rocket, like an eagle, what I need is: space Space Well your heart wraps around me like fingers holding tight And you call it love I fell for a wind chasin' cowboy The sky was wide open, you said we were going for it Promised me no fences; this one went up I need space; stand back and let me breathe I need air washing over me I need time to see, to feel, to be I can love you more when I'm free Like a star, like an ocean, like the branches on a tree Like a crown, like a rocket, like an eagle, what I need is: space Space Alone makes me wanna be with you All I want is a chance to miss you I need space; stand back and let me breathe I need air washing over me I need time to see, to feel, to be I can love you more when I'm free Like a star, like an ocean, like the branches on a tree Like a crown, like a rocket, like an eagle, what I need Like a prayer, like a motion, like a crashing water fall Like a ship, like a secret, like a herd, all I need is: space Space Stand back and let me breathe Oh I need space